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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 51511, member: 636"] Umno boss Ahmad Zahid Hamidi fired back at coalition partners threatening to bolt from Barisan Nasional during tough political times. The party chief reminded struggling allies like MCA and MIC that loyalty works both ways when seats get scarce. Zahid pointed out that everyone took a beating at the polls with MIC grabbing just one seat while MCA managed only two victories. His party dropped from 64 seats down to a measly 26 after previous elections saw them controlling over a hundred constituencies. The veteran politician insisted that real partnerships stick together when storm clouds gather rather than running for the exits. Coalition partners got prime Malay-majority constituencies like Tanjung Piai and Ayer Hitam according to the Umno president who rejected claims about unfair seat distribution. Zahid stressed that traditional allies MCA and MIC received trusted assignments in these key battlegrounds despite their recent electoral struggles. Former MCA deputy Ti Lian Ker had previously complained about his party getting pushed aside during candidate selection processes. The alliance leader emphasized that respect flows both directions when longtime partners face difficult political circumstances. Strategic seat allocations prove that component parties still matter within the broader coalition framework. Political opponents demanding Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim step down should respect democratic institutions and legal procedures. Zahid reminded critics that the current government commands solid parliamentary support with 154 lawmakers backing the administration. The substantial two-thirds majority demonstrates clear political legitimacy according to constitutional standards. [/QUOTE]

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